Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 81,860 miles on the clock, averaging 7,899 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 JMO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 81,860 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,177 |
| Average per year | 7,899 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 JMO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 JMO
What car is RJ53 JMO?
RJ53 JMO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 JMO?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 JMO was 81,860 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 JMO passed its MOT?
RJ53 JMO has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2013.
Is RJ53 JMO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 JMO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RJ53 JMO?
RJ53 JMO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.